What do you use on scratches on wood and laminate floor? We put the laminate down a few weeks ago and there are a couple of faint scratches that dh is freaking out over. lol A friend of mine also has real wood in her kitchen of the brand new house she just moved into two months ago that is all scratched up already. I know for ours it said to just use a damp cloth to clean, and that does a great job, but I'm looking for something to cover the scratches and condition the floor, and won't create a buildup. TIA

Cathy

By Eve on Thursday, March 4, 2004 - 12:06 pm:

I'm not sure you can do anything for a scratch or dent for laminate. (Wood, you can use wood filler) You should be able to replace a piece, if it's that bad. We bought an extra box for that very reason. Good luck! I hope someone else can help you.

By Annie2 on Thursday, March 4, 2004 - 09:44 pm:

You can buy wood flooring "magic markers" at most paint stores or home improvement places. They come in different shades. We have one by
Guardsmen; Touch-Up Pen. It works amazingly well!

By Andi on Thursday, March 4, 2004 - 10:11 pm:

I just bought some wood filler today for our Laminate Floor. I was at the floor dealer and told him about a scratch we had and he told me to use it. I haven't tried it yet but when I do I will let you know.

By Mommyathome on Thursday, March 4, 2004 - 10:46 pm:

We use baby oil on a q-tip.

By Colette on Friday, March 5, 2004 - 05:33 am:

If the wood floors are really scratched you can have a wood floor installer come in and they will sand and refinish the existing wood.

By Bea on Friday, March 5, 2004 - 05:44 am:

To clean your floor use Windex sprayed on the floor, and mopped with an almost dry sponge mop. It is much cheaper than the product-name cleaners, and leaves the floor clean and shining. Scratches fade with wear.

By Feona on Friday, March 5, 2004 - 07:29 am:

Try looking in google for scratch removal laminate

By Cat on Friday, March 5, 2004 - 03:08 pm:

Thanx, everyone. I'll have to try some of these suggestions. Can't have dh freaking out every time someone drags something across the floor! lol

By Feona on Saturday, March 6, 2004 - 10:22 am:

I put some siding things on all my furniture. I don't like scratches either.

I buy it at bed and bath and beyond store. I am putting them on my dining room furniture because I am seeing scratches.

They are plastic and they stick on with self adhesive.

By Cat on Sunday, March 7, 2004 - 04:19 pm:

Thanx, Feona. We do have the plastic, felt covered pads on all the stuff that goes in the kitchen (even put felt on the bottom of our plastic trash can! lol). They help a lot. Although, the bar stool in the kitchen REALLY slides now! The kids love it! rofl